My childhood best friend is a bad boy

Chapter twenty-five - She is hiding something

Scott's POV:

I don't know what is going on with Ellie. She is completely avoiding me for the last two days. Basically since whatever has happened to her. She refused to tell me who did that on her face. I'm pretty sure that someone has told her something. I don't know who and what, but I'll understand. And this will be today. It's the weekend so no school for two days. I promised to go out with Noah, but after that, I am free. 

We were supposed to meet at one diner. I am waiting for twenty minutes. I hope that he'll come soon. 

- I'm sorry, man. I met a girl. - Noah said sitting down

- And you couldn't resist not giving her your number. - I chuckled

- Well... you know me. What's up with you and Ellie? I haven't seen you together for a while. 

- I don't know. She is avoiding me. I'm sure that someone has told her something. Maybe is the same person who did that to her face. 

- But who? I know that she isn't the most liked girl, but who will be that cruel?

- I have no idea. Don't worry, I'll find out. And this will be today.

- What are you planning to do?

- I know that she is hiding something. I'll make Ellie tell me the truth. I still don't know how, but I will do it. It's enough that we don't talk in school. I don't want her to ignore me everywhere. I don't like it. 

- Of course that you don't. You actually hate it. 

- What do you mean? I don't hate anything. 

- I meant that you hate being without her. I wonder when you'll admit that Ellie is more than a best friend to you. 

- Not again. Will you ever stop with this? She is just my best friend, but nothing more, ok?

- Yeah, yeah. Keep fooling yourself. I hope that one day you'll open your eyes. 

I didn't say anything. Why Noah always has to talk about this? For the last time, Ellie is ONLY my best friend. I don't want to fall for her. She doesn't need me. Ellie is way too good for me. She has to find someone better, someone, like her. Who will be loyal and always with her. I can't promise her that. I am exactly the opposite. 

- Why do I think that a girl has done that? - Noah said

- You mean this to Ellie? Who and why?

- Maybe from jealousy. It's true that you two avoid talking with each other in school, but sometimes you do or when you are looking at her. It's visible that something is going on. I know what, but the girls don't. They might think that you like her or are dating her and if this person or people did this to her like a warning. To make Ellie stay away from you. 

- That is an interesting theory. Let's say that it's true. Who would do this?

- If it's a girl, she has to be very brave and sure that Ellie won't tell anything to anyone. This girl must be scared that you might end up with the new girl and not her. 

- And I think I know who is perfect for this description. 

- Who? Do I know her? No... don't tell me what you think...

- Yes, exactly her. Melinda is perfect. Moreover, since Ellie is quieter, she can easily take control of herself. 

- Ok, but before we accuse her, we need to be sure. 

- You don't have to worry. I'll ask Ellie today. Even if she doesn't say anything, her face will. I always know when she tries to lie or hide something. 

- I hope that we're not right. Otherwise, that will be very cruel. Even for her. 

- You know that girls have to keep their territory.

We talked for a while and then I walked to Ellie's house. I need to know was it, Melinda. I can't believe that she... actually I can. I shouldn't be surprised. I kept walking and thinking until I reached her house. I knocked on the door and her mom opened it. 

- Hello, miss Jones, is Ellie at home? Can I talk with her?

- Why are you even asking? Come in. Ellie is in her room. You can go if you want. 

- Thanks, I will. 

I knocked on the door, but no one answered. I decide to get in. Well, I am always welcome here. When I walked inside, I saw that Ellie is sleeping. That's why she didn't hear me. I have to admit that since a little kid she sleeps cute. I laid on the bed and kissed her cheek. I'll wait until she wakes up. I love to watch her sleeping. She is like a little angel and I am the devil. If this really happened the way Noah said, that means that it's my fault. I am the reason for all this. 

Soon I felt Ellie moving. I guess that she is waking up. 

- Good afternoon sleepy head. Did you dream of me? - I chuckled

- Scott, what are you doing here? I have things to do and now it's not the perfect moment. Come after a couple of days. 

- Yeah, I don't think so. I want to know what is going on with you. Lately, you are avoiding me and I don't like that. Moreover, I want to know who did this to your face. 

- I told you already what happened. Why are you asking again? Look, I like to spend time with you, but now really I have work to do. 

- No, you lied to me. Ellie, was it Melinda? Did she do this? 

I saw how her face changed the moment I said Melinda's name. I guess I was right. She did it. I swear that I won't leave her to escape like that. 

- Ellie what happened? Why she did this to you? And why didn't you tell me?

She was about to get up and leave, but I grabbed her hand. Not this time princess. First, you need to tell me everything. Then I'll let you go. 

- Let me go. I have to go to the bathroom.

- And I on Mars. Nice try. Ellie, I know everything. I just want you to admit it. Did she really do this to you?

- I... I can't tell you. I'm sorry, but you don't have to know. 

- Ellie Jones, tell me the truth right now! Or I'll tickle you until you do it. 

- Ok, ok. I'll tell you, but you have to promise me that you won't tell anyone. Even Noah. 

- I promise. Now, will you tell me? Please.

- Melinda saw you on lunch the day before the "accident" that you were looking at me instead of paying attention to her. She said that if I don't stay away from you or if I tell you about this, she'll continue doing this every time when we have PE. I won't survive it. Please don't tell anyone. Especially her. If she understands that you know, I am done. 

I felt how my blood started to boil. I won't lie that I want to beat her up. But first, she is a girl, and second I'm pretty sure that she won't leave Ellie if she understands that I know. What is wrong with her? How far she'll go? Ellie is my best friend, not my girlfriend. This girl has serious problems. 

- Don't worry, I won't tell anyone, but you need to tell me these things. Ellie, you need to trust me. What if something has happened to you?

- But it didn't. I am good for now. My face is fine. - she chuckled

- You have the luck that I love you or I would've beaten you up. 

- But you won't. Because I am way too special for you. 

That's true. I won't do anything to her or let someone else. I care about her. I know that it sounds weird, but it's true. I won't let something happen to her. The thing is what we'll do. I don't want to hide anymore, but at the same time, I don't want Ellie to suffer. Why everything has to be so complicated?

- Scott, are you ok? You look worried. For what are you thinking about? I'm pretty sure that it's not me. 

- What? I'm sorry, I didn't hear you. 

- I know. That's why I asked if everything is ok. 

- Yeah. I was just thinking. I don't want anything to happen to you. 

- And it won't. Stop thinking about everything and give me a tight hug. I have missed them. 

I laughed and gave her one. That feeling. Ellie is the only girl who makes me feel different. More like myself and not the bad boy, which I am trying to be. I don't even know why I did it. I wanted to forget her, but I guess that someone else had other plans for me since we met again, but I am happy about it. Sometimes I need a friend on who I can tell everything and I know that they'll listen. Just like Ellie. 

- So princess, what do you want us to right now? I am free until the end of the weekend.

Ellie took a pillow and threw it at me. She hates when people call her like that. And that's why I do it. I like when she is mad. 

- You know that I hate when people call me like that. 

- Really? Since when? I don't remember. C'mon princess, don't be mad at me.

Ellie lightly slapped me on the face. Oh, it's game on. I pulled her close to me and started tickling her. She immediately started laughing. Her laugh can't be compared to the other girls. I can recognize hers from miles. Every time when I hear it, this brings me back to the days when we were little kids. We used to play every day. Then I left her. I stopped tickling her. 

- Finally, you stopped. I couldn't breathe anymore. Scott, what happened? Why do you look like that?

- What? Sorry, I was thinking about something. 

- But again, it wasn't me. You are the worst best friend, but since I don't have another one, I have to deal with you. - she chuckled

- I'm sorry. I'll try to be better. 

- I was kidding. Hey, you are the best friend a girl could wish for. - she said and kissed my cheek

- Thanks. I wish that I hadn't left you back then. 

- But we got together again. So it's ok for me. 

- Yeah, but it's not the same. Now I turned into something different and all these things happened, because of me. 

- But if you weren't there to save me, I don't know what could happen. Will you stop thinking about this now? Please. 

- I'll try. Thanks for always being with me. 

- No problem. Now I want movies and cuddles so you need to lay down. Don't worry, I won't fall asleep on you. I already have slept. - she laughed

I laughed as well. This is my best friend. Crazy as hell, but I love her. Ellie is the only person who can make me smile for real. She is a great person and doesn't deserve that. I hope that Melinda will stop her games. I know that she can do many things, but to be honest I didn't expect that from her. It won't be easy, but I and Ellie have to get through this somehow. I'll make sure that everything is ok and that no one understands about Ellie and me. Otherwise, she is dead. I don't want to lose my best friend.